Freedom House—Supervisor of Social Worker

-Possess a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the area of social work & 1 year of supervised experience OR

-Possess a master’s degree in psychology or counseling with 2 years of experience (with 1 year being supervised). Experience needs to be in the area of child welfare services.

Age: 21 years of age or older

Summary of Job Responsibilities: Overseeing the Social Worker(s) at the Freedom House

Job Duties

The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

Maintaining Program Structure:

In-person supervision to the social worker at the facility, 1 hour a month per social worker

Be available for consultation when there is an emergency

Attend staff meetings when possible

Develop and Model Healthy Living for Participants:

Maintain an active, growing relationship with the Lord

Develop intentional connections with the participants

Cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect through words and behaviors

Lead by example in modeling a healthy lifestyle in the body, soul, and spirit

Provide direction and encouragement to program participants

Practice and teach healthy boundaries to program participants

Navigate interpersonal conflict by speaking truth in love

Provide support and crisis help as is necessary

Assist with providing healthy activities and community for participants

Additional Qualifications:

Never have been shown by credible evidence (e.g., a court or jury, a department investigation, or other reliable evidence) to have abused, neglected, sexually exploited, or deprived a child or adult or to have subjected any person to serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly negligent misconduct as evidenced by an oral or written statement to this effect obtained at the time of application and evidence of having made efforts to obtain and evaluate references from previous employers. We will offer them the change to complete/submit Form 470-2310.

Documentation of at least two professional, educational or personal references that attest to the person’s capability of performing the duties of the position and to the person’s suitability of working with or around children

If a master’s level candidate, willing to pursue or maintain professional licensure by the state of Iowa